Chapter 114 A Gift from the Grand Celestial Master
Upon entering the main hall, Song Heling sat in the head seat, and Jingyang Zhenren sat to the left. Chen Cheng, however, stood there. It wasn't that he didn't want to sit, but rather that he dared not. The other party was the Grand Celestial Master, the highest-ranking Taoist master. How could he dare to sit on equal footing with them?
"Young Daoist Chen Cheng, all Daoist sects under heaven are one family, and your master has a great connection with our Longhu Mountain. You are young, but your dantian has already been awakened, and your mental power is quite abundant for your current dantian. However, the path of cultivation is a long process. You must maintain a peaceful Daoist heart, without arrogance or impatience, without suspicion or jealousy, and without being disturbed by evil paths. Do more to uphold justice and pray for the world. I can tell from your face that you often do good deeds and accumulate virtue, which is probably related to your destiny. I know about your deeds. You are very good, very good indeed!"
"Thank you for your kind words and guidance, Master Uncle. I will benefit greatly from them!"
"In the battle of Qianfeng Mountain, you deserve the greatest credit. If it weren't for your timely discovery, the heroic spirits of China would have suffered even more. You also exposed many traitors in the Daoist sect. That's why I agreed to ask your Uncle-Master Jingyang to request a protective divine beast for you. Originally, only the most outstanding disciples of Longhu Mountain could receive such an honor. Firstly, because of the connection between your master and me, and secondly, because you truly have a heart for the common people. I hope you will maintain your original aspiration and continue your efforts so that the Daoist sect can continue to flourish in your generation!"
"The junior disciple bows in gratitude to his senior master!"
Chen Cheng knelt down in devout worship.
"Get up."
"Based on your destiny, we should invite a Qilin as your guardian beast. As a divine beast, the Qilin is also an auspicious beast, symbolizing peace and prosperity, which is very compatible with your destiny. But don't think that an auspicious beast will not show its power. When it gets angry and roars, sand and stones fly, the world loses its color, and its fierce fighting power can tear apart all enemies!"
"I will obey all instructions from my master!"
Chen Cheng said with great joy.
"Go to the main hall!"
Song Heling acted immediately, standing up and walking towards the first Taoist temple with the statue of the patriarch.
Jingyang Zhenren and Chen Cheng quickly followed.
Song Heling arrived before the statue of the patriarch, lit incense, knelt down, and devoutly said, "Patriarch, I, Song Heling, the eleventh generation head of Longhu Mountain, humbly beg you to grant me, a junior of the Taoist lineage, the protective divine beast Golden Qilin, to help me sweep away all evil spirits in the mortal world, to act for the sake of Heaven, and to pray for the well-being of all people!" After speaking, he bowed deeply in worship.
Jingyang Zhenren and Chen Cheng also knelt behind Song Heling and kowtowed three times.
As Chen Cheng looked up, he suddenly saw the statue of the Patriarch flash with golden light. He was overjoyed, for it meant that the Patriarch had given his consent!
Song Heling stood up and said, "Qingyi!"
Seeing Chen Cheng in a daze, Master Jingyang hurriedly reminded him, and he quickly took off his shirt, revealing his well-built muscles!
Without any visible action from Song Heling, he simply pointed his finger at Chen Cheng's brow, and a drop of his essence blood flowed onto a golden talisman. With a slight shake, the talisman was ignited by Taoist energy. Song Heling silently chanted an incantation, formed a hand seal, and instantly, a gigantic phantom of a ferocious Qilin appeared in the hall. Its high-pitched roar was deafening, making Chen Cheng's heart surge with excitement!
Turn around and kneel down!
Chen Cheng hurriedly did as instructed. Song Heling formed a hand seal again and pointed at Chen Cheng's back. The phantom of the Qilin pounced on his back and entered his body. A tattoo of a fierce-looking golden Qilin appeared on his back, as if it were something he was born with!
Chen Cheng's mind raced, and the vivid image of this Qilin appeared in his mind. Its appearance combined the head of a lion, the antlers of a deer, the eyes of a tiger, the body of a deer, the scales of a dragon, and the tail of an ox. The tail was furry like a dragon's tail, with a fleshy horn. Its image was majestic and fierce. The lion's head was ferocious and terrifying, with eyes like torches. The base of the deer's antlers was thick and the head was sharp, like a sharp spear or sword. The muscles of the deer's body were prominent and powerful. The dragon scales shone with golden light, like an indestructible suit of armor. The ox's tail was like a steel whip, capable of causing great destruction with a single flick! It opened its lion's mouth wide, its fangs interlocked, and roared, displaying its astonishing power!
Chen Cheng knelt on the ground, motionless, his eyes tightly closed, feeling the power of the divine beast. Song Heling placed one hand on his shoulder and silently chanted a spell. After a while, Chen Cheng's mind finally calmed down, and he opened his eyes. At this moment, his eyes were even clearer. The infusion of the protective divine beast had advanced his spirit, energy, and strength to a higher level. The mental power in his dantian was also actively accepting the power of the divine beast and establishing a connection. From then on, the protective divine beast and Chen Cheng became one!
Song Heling then taught him the incantation to summon divine beasts. Chen Cheng's mind was perfectly clear, and he remembered it clearly after just one repetition!
That evening, Chen Cheng had a vegetarian meal with Master Jingyang and Grand Master Song Heling, and listened to their sermons. Through this immersion in their teachings, his Taoist skills improved considerably! When Song Heling heard that Chen Cheng was going to Hong Kong on a mission, he generously gave him two golden talismans. Chen Cheng was flattered and grateful, and accepted them with a deep bow.
The next morning, Chen Cheng got up early from his meditation and pestered Master Jingyang to give him some pointers. He then began practicing flying sword techniques, which made Master Jingyang and Song Heling nod in approval. Among the younger generation of disciples of Longhu Mountain, only one or two could compare to him. They secretly regretted that such a good talent had not been discovered and taken into their sect earlier!
After resting for a while, I started practicing summoning divine beasts again. I meditated all night and have established a very natural and familiar relationship with the Qilin. Although the illusory body is not large, not as big as Jingyang Zhenren's golden dragon, it is already very impressive. At first, the outstanding young generation of Longhu Mountain, who have protective divine beasts, could not summon it. When they did, the illusory body was extremely scattered!
They listened to Song Heling's sermon in the morning and benefited greatly. After lunch, the two bid farewell to the Grand Celestial Master Song Heling, and Master Changhong escorted them down the mountain!
"If this child undergoes a few more years of training, he may become a Taoist master!"
Grand Master Song Heling looked at his retreating figure and said softly.
Back in the capital, after saying goodbye to Master Jingyang, I went straight to Bureau 709. I'm leaving tomorrow, so I need to meet with Team Leader Tian and Old Man Bai tonight!
The three of them had a simple working meal, and Tian Wenzhong gave them some detailed instructions before letting them return to their pre-arranged accommodation.
That evening, Chen Cheng called Zhang Qian and told her about his business trip to Hong Kong. Zhang Qian was very worried, but Chen Cheng comforted her for a long time, saying that he wouldn't be alone and that he would be with other comrades. She was finally relieved and repeatedly told him to be careful and come back soon.
The next morning, Tian Wenzhong personally picked up the two men in a car sent by the bureau and took them to the Imperial Capital Building. The two officials from the Imperial Capital had already received instructions. After a warm introduction, they were led to a presidential suite on the nineteenth floor.
The presidential suite is extremely luxurious and grand, with the living room alone measuring a full fifty square meters!
Liao Wenchang, who is over sixty years old, and his youngest daughter, Liao Jingjing, who is twenty years old, had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the staff from the capital who were in contact with him, they hurriedly shook hands with them one by one!
When the staff introduced Tian Wenzhong, Liao Wenchang's eyes lit up. Given his position, he had heard of the famous 709 Bureau!
"Hello, hello!"
Liao Wenchang spoke enthusiastically in Mandarin with a Cantonese accent.
"Hello, Mr. Liao, our bureau also received a notification from the Chinese government and is here to assist in handling your matter!"
"Great, I feel relieved now that you've taken care of things!"
Liao Wenchang said happily.